Food hygiene ratings in Tipton
There are 243 food businesses in Tipton with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Sandwell Council. A further 23 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Tipton
64% of rated businesses in Tipton hold the top score of 5, and 89% hold a 4 or better. 10 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Sandwell as a whole, 67% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Tipton does worse, by 3 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 141 | 64% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 54 | 25% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 7% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 2% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | 2% |
Lowest-rated places in Tipton
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Ali's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 25 March 2026 |
| Best Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 25 March 2026 |
| Golden City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 15 April 2026 |
| Shahjalal Food Store Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 12 June 2025 |
| Blessings Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 18 June 2026 |
| Darbar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 March 2025 |
| Polonia Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 16 November 2025 |
| UK Shop Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 7 August 2025 |
| Zahra Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 February 2026 |
| Royal Oak Bar And Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 19 March 2025 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Tipton
How many food businesses in Tipton have a hygiene rating?
243 food businesses in Tipton have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Sandwell Council. 220 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Tipton?
64% of rated businesses in Tipton hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Tipton?
10 food businesses in Tipton hold a rating of 2 or below, including 4 rated 0 and 5 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Tipton?
Environmental health officers at Sandwell Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in Sandwell
- West Bromwich 518 places
- Smethwick 482 places
- Oldbury 375 places
- Wednesbury 216 places
- Rowley Regis 163 places
- Cradley Heath 145 places
- Great Barr 67 places
Food businesses in Tipton
- 4CT Joseph Turner Out of School 5 - Very good
- A F Blakemore & Sons Exempt
- Admiral Casino Exempt
- Aladdin's 5 - Very good
- Albion Inn 5 - Very good
- Ali's Kitchen 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
- Alisha Supermarket 5 - Very good
- Alok 5 - Very good
- Andy's Fish Bar & Restaurant 4 - Good
- Aroma Awaiting inspection
- Asda Stores Limited 5 - Very good
- Asda Stores Limited 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Asghar & Sons 786 Ltd 4 - Good
- Aspens Services @ Gospel Oak School 5 - Very good
- Babylon Shop 5 - Very good
- Bains Supersave 4 - Good
- Bake My Day 4 - Good
- Balti King 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Bangladesh Women's Association Ltd 5 - Very good
- Bassi Sweet Centre 5 - Very good
- Baxterstorey 5 - Very good
- Beckys Supermarket 4 - Good
- Best Chicken 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
- Best One 4 - Good
- Black Country Cafe 5 - Very good
- Black Country Chippy 5 - Very good
- Blessings 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Bloomfield Convenience Store & Off Licence 5 - Very good
- Bloomfield Court 4 - Good
- Bridgewood Mews 5 - Very good
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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.